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offer expert international travel consultation and immunization
services for new and existing patients. We identify country specific
immunization requirements as well as recommendations based upon
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About
2.8% of the adult U.S. population ages 18 to 54 - approximately
4 million Americans - has GAD during the course of a given year.
GAD most often strikes people in childhood or adolescence, but can
begin in adulthood, too. It affects women more often than men.

Angina
Pectoris ("angina") is a recurring pain or discomfort
in the chest that happens when some part of the heart does not receive
enough blood. It is a common symptom of coronary heart disease (CHD),
which occurs when vessels that carry blood to the heart become narrowed
and blocked due to atherosclerosis.

Dr Melamed, Board Certified
with extensive experience is skin care at LA Dermatology and LADermatology
can protect you from the ravages of aging Rejuvenation of Dull Skin Wrinkle
Removal Botulinum Therapy Collagen Replacement/Injections
Facial Peels (Glycolysis) Laser Removal of Sun Spots & Freckles Laser
Removal of Spider Vein Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by viral
infection in the top layer of the skin or mucus membranes. Viruses that
cause warts belong to a family called human papillomavirus (HPV) Condyloma
Genital warts (sometimes called condyloma), are usually caused by a sexually
transmitted viral infection that is common among men and women in the United
States today. Hives (Urticaria) Hives are pink swellings that can vary in
size from as small as a pencil eraser to as large as a dinner plate. They
can be very itchy and also can burn and sting. Rosacea is a skin disease
that causes redness and swelling of the face. As the disease progresses,
small vessels and tiny pimples begin to appear on and around the reddened
area. Tinea Versicolor is an infection of the upper layers of the skin. It
appears as uneven skin coloration and scaling. The infection is caused by a
yeast-like fungus, which normally lives on the skin surface in small
numbers. It thrives in oily areas of the skin such as the neck, upper chest,
and back. West LA dermatology Board Certified Dermatologist LA dermatology
Seborrhea Keratosis is usually confused with warts, seborrheic keratoses are
non-cancerous growths of the outer layer of the skin. They may appear as one
growth or in clusters. The growths are usually brown, but can vary in color
from light tan all the way to black and vary in size as well. Actinic
Keratoses lesions are caused by the sun and occur on body areas that have
been exposed to sunlight. The face, hands, forearms, and V of the neck are
the most common areas for actinic keratoses. These growths are most common
among pale-skinned, fair-aired, light-eyed individuals. Actinic keratoses
are pre-cancerous, which means they may become skin cancers. Any raised,
reddish, rough-textured growth should be examined by Dr. Khasak. Skin Cancer
is the most prevalent of all cancers. It is estimated that more than one
million Americans develop skin cancer every year. Over exposure to the
sunlight including tanning is the main cause of skin cancer especially when
it results in sunburn and blistering. Melanoma is a very serious form of
skin cancer. It begins in melanocytes— cells that make the skin pigment
called melanin. Although melanoma accounts for only about 4% of all skin
cancer cases, it causes most skin cancer-related deaths. The good news is
that melanoma is often curable if it is detected and treated in its early
stages. Basal Cell Carcinoma is a form of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinomas
are the result of sun damage to the skin. Basal cell carcinomas enlarge
slowly and steadily and can invade neighboring tissue, like the eye, but
they usually do not spread to distant parts of the body (metastasize). The
only way to tell for sure if a skin growth is cancerous is to biopsy it.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the skin is a form of skin cancer which is
usually the result of long term sun damage to the skin. West LA dermatology
Board Certified Dermatologist LA dermatology Squamous cell carcinomas
enlarge slowly and steadily and can invade neighboring tissue, like the eye.
They can also spread to distant parts of the body (metastasize) if not
treated early. Acne is a disease that affects the oil-producing glands
(sebaceous glands) in the skin. The oil these glands make is called sebum.
Sebaceous glands produce very little sebum before puberty, but during
puberty they start to make larger quantities due to increase of hormones
that follows puberty. Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) – Chlamydia is a
sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacteria. usually manifested by
painful discharge. Responds well to treatment. Gonorrhea Syphilis Herpes
Simplex HIV / AIDS Venereal Warts Molluscum contagiosum Dandruff (pityriasis
capitis) occurs when the scalp sheds larger than normal amounts of dead
epidermal cells. It is sometimes associated with seborrhea where sebum
production is excessive. West LA dermatology Board Certified Dermatologist LA
dermatology NGU (Nongonococcal Urethritis) It usually manifests itself by
discharged mostly caused by chlamydia infection. However other organisms can
cause it also. It is very responsive to treatment. Seborrhea occurs when the
scalp sheds larger than normal amounts of dead epidermal cells. It is
sometimes associated with seborrhea where sebum production is excessive.
Seborrheic Dermititis Scaly rash usually on the face involving the
eyelashes, eyebrows ears and nose. Usually responds well to treatment.
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that generally appears as patches of
raised red skin covered by a flaky white buildup. Although the exact cause
is unknown, psoriasis is believed to be related to faulty signals sent by
the body's immune system. These signals accelerate the growth cycle in skin
cells, which pile up on the surface when the body can't shed them fast
enough. Eczema The word eczema describes certain kinds of dermatitis
(inflamed skin). Early eczema can be red, blistering, or oozing. Later on,
eczema can be scaly, brownish, or thickened. Almost always, eczema itches.
Examples of eczema include allergic contact dermatitis, seborrheic
dermatitis, and nummular dermatitis. West LA dermatology Board Certified
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